Ireland may be in for wet and blustery conditions later this week as the remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle approach, possibly bringing an end to the current stretch of dry weather, reports The Mirror.
Meteorologists are actively monitoring Gabrielle, which remains a Category 1 hurricane with steady wind speeds of 120 km/h, currently situated southeast of Bermuda. The system is projected to move northward and then northeastward in the Atlantic over the coming days.
The US National Hurricane Center has stated: “Rapid intensification is forecast over the next day or so, and Gabrielle could become a major hurricane Monday night,” reports The Mirror.
Although Gabrielle currently does not pose an immediate danger to Bermuda, its aftermath could affect Ireland’s weather by week’s end, potentially bringing unsettled conditions and large ocean swells.
Latest tracking from the US Hurricane Center indicates that Gabrielle’s remnants could start to influence Ireland from Friday, September 26.
Met Éireann has also weighed in. Its forecast for Friday through Sunday reads: “Some uncertainty but wet and windy weather may move in from the Atlantic.” It also provided broader insight, noting: “High pressure dominates for a time bringing settled weather. Cool at first but temperatures will recover a little during the week. Wet and windy weather is possible later in the week and into next weekend,” reports The Mirror.
This suggests that although the early part of the week will remain calm and stable, a shift in weather could begin Friday, with stronger winds and rainfall expected as Gabrielle’s remnants move closer.
Until the storm system arrives, the country will enjoy several days of rare autumn sunshine. However, temperatures are expected to dip, dropping as low as 1C during this period.
Giving a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect, the national forecaster said: “A crisp, mainly dry and sunny start Monday, with any mist and fog patches clearing. Cloudier conditions will gradually spread from the north through the day, but sunny spells will continue in the south. Continuing cooler than average with highest temperatures of 11C to 14C in light northerly or variable breezes. Mainly dry and chilly Monday night with long clear spells. A few patches of mist and fog may form in near calm conditions. Lowest temperatures of 1C to 6C , but a little lower in some rural parts with some grass frost,” reports The Mirror.
“Tuesday will be a mainly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 12C to 15C with a light south to southeasterly breeze, increasing moderate along Atlantic coasts. Largely dry Tuesday night with clear spells at first, though cloud will thicken from the west overnight. Lowest temperatures of 4C to 9C , mildest under cloudier skies in the west, with mostly light south to southeasterly breezes,” reports The Mirror.
“A mix of cloud and hazy sunny spells Wednesday with just isolated patches of light rain or drizzle possible along western coastal fringes. Highest temperatures of 13C to 16C in light to moderate southerly breezes, fresher near the west coast. Variable cloud and hazy sunshine Thursday. Most areas dry but some patchy light rain and drizzle is possible, mainly in Atlantic coastal areas or near to the south and east coast. Highest temperatures of 14C to 16C with light to moderate south to southeasterly breezes. Some uncertainty but wet and windy weather may move in from the Atlantic,” reports The Mirror.
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